BOOK 21_1946-09-23 to 1948-08-09

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... 266 Avenue, and if inclinometer tests show the need, curve speed sign will be erected. Councilman Granger moved, seconded by Councilman Britechgi, that a letter be written i accepting Division of Highway's findings, and thanking them for their.fine cooperation. S Motion carried unanimously. } PETITION RECEIVED FROM 17 RESIDENTS on Oak Avenue between Ebener,and Hudson asking the dust conditions be corrected.. City Manager Blom was directed to investigate the matter and bring in his recommendation at the next meeting of the Council. ; APPLICATION FOR RESTAURANT LICENSE was received from Tony Urquesa, at 1651 Main Street.'' Usual inspections by Building, Police, Fire and Health Department were satisfactory, tt and Councilman Britschgi moved, seconded by Councilman Granger, that permit be 4 granted. Motion passed unanimously. BUILDING DEPARTMENT, FIRE DEPARTMENT AND HEALTH DEPARTMENT REPORTS covering inspection of property located at 562, 564 and 572 Main Street, known as Hotel de Redwood, Lots 54, 55 and portion of 56,. Block 1 Mezesville and owned by Mrs. Cecelia Graves, were read. Condition of building very bad and considered a menace to health and safety of occupants. Councilman Granger moved, seconded by Councilman Swift, that immediate action be instituted to abate the building. Motion carried unanimously. COMMUNICATION RECEIVED FRO14 MR. RUSSEL J. COONEY, regarding his eligibility to serve on the Board of Review inasmuch as he is a salaried employee of the County of San Mateo, Councilman Granger moved, seconded by Councilman Holmquist, that resig- nation be accepted with regret. Motion carried unanimously. Appointment of suc- cessor will be made at next meeting. Agenda. " COMMUNICATION RECEIVED FROM CITY ENGINEER LONGSON regarding closing to traffic bridge on Reese Street between Redwood and Oak Avenues. He stated bridge was examined and I declared unsafe for vehicles, and in the interest of safety was closed. Bridge was i constructed many years ago, and timbers were found to be rotted off and stringers broken to such an extent that repairs were impractical. Mr. Longson estimated that ,a new structure, consisting of one 6 foot diameter pipe with reinforced concrete headwalls and filled to street grade would cost approximately $2000. An assessment district should be formed to defray the cost. City Manager Blom was directed to check into the matter, particularly size of culvert, and report back to the next meeting. REPORT OF PERRY STREET -parking lot committee. Agenda next meeting. BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF RECREATION BUILDING. City Manager reported notice of bids called for specifications and complete set of engineering and architectural drawings to be submitted with bid. Bid of Van Bokkelen-Cole Company was accompanied with a complete set of plans while the bid from Cattich-Bros. & Stevenson, the only other bidder, was not complete insofar as engineering and architectural drawings was concerned. Councilman Werder moved, seconded by Councilman Britschgi, that Cattich Bros.-& Stevenson's low bid be rejected and contract awarded to the next bidder, Van Bokkelen- Cole Company by Councilman Holmquist and carried, matter placed on the agenda for the meeting of September 5th. REPORT ON BRADFORD STREET BRIDGE. City Manager reported the Highway Commission plans are not as yet complete. As soon as their plans are far enough in advance and schedules are set up, they will entertain the idea of completing the work on bridge in advance. Councilman McNulty asked if it would not be -feasible to construct a foot bridge j across the old structure to which City Manager replied advising such a foot bridge